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100 Most Popular Country Music Albums

Country music is an irreplaceable part of American culture, dating back generations. And while the genre has undoubtedly changed throughout the years, fans continue to seek it out for its strong melodies, musicianship, and…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

24 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Roasting a Turkey

Though other options are available (goose, duck, capon, even tofurkey), most people who cook Thanksgiving dinner roast a turkey. For much of the year, when we eat turkey, it’s in the form of sliced…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

The Most and Least Popular Governors in America

Andy Beshear, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Kentucky, declared victory over Republican Gov. Matt Bevin after the polls closed on November 5th. Even though Kentucky went to President Donald Trump by 30 percentage…

Sam Stebbins · 7 years ago

Most Expensive Colleges in Every State

Over the past three decades, the average cost of four-year college tuition at a public institution in the United States has roughly tripled — and that is after adjusting for inflation. Over roughly the…

Mike Sauter · 7 years ago

America’s Most and Least Popular Senators

Senators represent the interests of the residents of their home state on Capitol Hill by crafting and voting on new laws and by approving or rejecting cabinet and judicial nominations made by the president.…

Sam Stebbins · 7 years ago

The Worst Cities for Black Americans

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the landmark legislation outlawing racial segregation and other forms of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. …

Evan Comen · 7 years ago

Famous Celebs Who Started as Child Actors

Leonardo DiCaprio, who will be celebrating his 45th birthday on Nov. 11, is among the world’s most famous movie stars. The actor’s impressive filmography includes such Hollywood blockbusters as “Titanic” (1997), “The Departed” (2006),…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

Best and Worst States to Live In

One of the most common measures used for ranking the level of development and wealth of a given country or geography is gross national income adjusted for population — or GNI per capita. And…

Sam Stebbins · 7 years ago

28 Most Polluted Cities in the World

On Friday, due to ongoing high levels of deadly air pollution in the area, the Indian supreme court declared a public health emergency in New Delhi, closing schools and banning construction activity in the…

Mike Sauter · 7 years ago

100 Most Popular Country Music Stars

No music genre has evolved more than country music. From its bluegrass origins, country music has been sliced and diced into country pop, the Nashville sound, outlaw country, cowpunk, bro-country, red dirt, alternative country,…

John Harrington · 7 years ago

25 Most Popular Churches in America

While some churches may have trouble filling their pews, the appeal of megachurches continues to grow. The Hartford Institute for Religion Research (HIRR) defines megachurches as Protestant Christian congregations with a sustained average weekly…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

Cars Americans Drive the Most

Buying a car — new or used — is one of the biggest investments many Americans make, and for many, getting the most out of that investment is an important goal. No one wants…

Mike Sauter · 7 years ago

Every Country Music Song of the Year Since 1967

The countdown has started for this year’s Country Music Awards — among the music industry’s most prestigious honors. This year’s ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live on ABC-TV on Nov. 13. The awards…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago